Senior Financial Analyst

Advanced Energy; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in energy solutions seeks a Finance professional in Penang. Responsibilities include costing, financial planning, and monitoring PNL for operations. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance. Proficiency in SAP and fluency in English and Malay are essential, alongside strong analytical and communication skills. The role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision

Generous paid time off starting at 15 days

Career Growth and Learning Opportunity

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years of working experience.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.
• Must be hands-on and result-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing PNL and monitor variance.
• Prepare financial justification for proposed capex.
• Coordinate with external auditors on costing matters.
• Manage and monitor inventory based on corporate direction.

Skills

Dynamic personality

Strong work ethics

Attention to detail

Fluency in English & Malay

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP S4 Hana

Integrated ERP System

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the Costing/Financial Planning of our Malaysia operations and report into the Senior Manager, Finance in Malaysia Plant.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support on manufacturing PNL and monitor variance, including weekly tracker.
• Support on operations budget and quarterly financial forecast
• Support on preparing financial justification on proposed capex in term of key metrics such as cash flows, payback period, NPV and ROI.
• Assist General manager to drive Operation in achieving the target set by Management and also perform scenario analysis to help on decision making. Timely monthly financial reporting and KPI indicators to support Operations.
• Partnering with operations, product groups, planning, Inventory team and logistics on inventory management, planning, procurement, and cost optimization.
• Accounts reconciliation and analysis and record GL journal entries.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax agent on costing and inventory matters.
• Maintain sound documentation system to support audit requirements.
• Work with the System and Processes team in improving the way of working and redundancy work.
• Responsible for procedures and policies for cost accounting.
• Involve in SAP S4 Hana project.
• Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies. And general duty of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the production processes and components, business and other technology including materials.
• Support all financial initiatives to drive growth and compliance from time to time.
• Provide ad-hoc assistance to improve cost savings or process improvements, or any ad-hoc duties as assigned.
• Manage and monitor inventory as per corporate’s direction by working together with inventory team and material planners.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Penang Science Park, Simpang Ampat Penang.
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (phone, PC, copier, fax machine etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dynamic and flexible personality and ability to influence and work through a matrix organization.
• Hands on approach to the role, result oriented, strong work ethics and possess the drive to work in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Able to work under tight deadlines, unstructured environment and able to handle multiple duties.
• Action orientated. Results focused. Proactive and highly adaptable.
• Attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Possess an analytical mindset, ability to recognize issues within process while considering functional inter‑dependencies, and propose solutions.
• Proven communications skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong team-player with experience working in a dynamic organization and demonstrated ability to build bridges between stakeholders.
• Demonstrate agility and flexibility to maneuver ad hoc tasks/projects/challenges.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite at moderate to high-level of proficiency.
• Fluency in English & Malay.

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• 5 - 7 years of working experiences.

Desirable:

• Previous financial accounting experience in a high tech or global company.
• Prior Experience With An Integrated ERP System – SAP Preferred.

EDUCATION

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or professional equivalent.

Desirable:

• MBA or related advanced degree would be an advantage. CPA or CPA Candidate.
• Member of the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA).

BENEFITS

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 working days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.